Position of Frequency Adverbs

Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens. Examples are: often, never, always, sometimes, generally, usually, seldom, rarely, ever, hardly ever, frequently etc.

Adverbs of frequency are usually placed:

a) before the principal verb
b) After the verb be (is, am, are, was and were)
c) Between the auxiliary verb and the principal verb
d) Before used to and have to

Before the principal verb

Structure: subject + adverb + verb + object etc.

After the verb be

Structure: subject + be + adverb + complement etc.

Between the auxiliary verb and the principal verb

Structure: subject + auxiliary verb + adverb + verb + object etc.

Before used to and have to

Used to and have to are always placed after the adverbs.

Note: When the auxiliaries are to be stressed, they are sometimes put after the adverbs.

Sections in this article

Formation adverbs
Position of adverbs
Comparison of adverbs
Position of frequency adverbs

See Also

Exclamations
Exclamations exercise
Exclamations: common errors
Common mistakes with pronouns - Part 2
Common errors with adjectives - part 1
Common errors with adjectives - part 2

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